The European Commission and South Korea have agreed to deepen their cooperation on trade and economic security, with European Commissioner for Trade and Economic Security Maroš Šefčovič meeting with South Korean officials in Brussels on 17 April 2026. The talks focused on expanding bilateral ties in areas including technology and supply chain resilience, reflecting shared concerns over global economic vulnerabilities. The move signals a growing strategic alignment between the EU and South Korea as both navigate an increasingly uncertain international trade environment.